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Is Black Coloured Loose Motion A Serious Cause For Concern?
I have had a very stressful week and worked 12-14 hours a day with little sleep. I m sure that I am dehydrated a little, but I just had a bowel movement that we loose and black. I do suffer from Interstitial Cystitis. It is my first experience with this happening. I do not want to freak out and have to go to the hospital right away. I do not see any red in my stool and there is no bleeding when I wipe. Is it okay that I wait until tomorrow to see if my stool is still like this?
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
Hi,
Black stool indicates bleeding in upper digestive tract like gastric bleeding due to hyperacidity or lower intestinal infection/involvement.
Do not panic/drink a lot of water with salt pinch and sugar/avoid spicy food, eat bland food.
Consult gastroenterologist for needful investigations and expert advise.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
Black stool indicates bleeding in upper digestive tract like gastric bleeding due to hyperacidity or lower intestinal infection/involvement.
Do not panic/drink a lot of water with salt pinch and sugar/avoid spicy food, eat bland food.
Consult gastroenterologist for needful investigations and expert advise.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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